Ambienta

Ambienta, established in 2007, is a private equity firm headquartered in Milan, Italy, with additional offices in London, Paris, and Munich. The company specializes in industrial growth investing, focusing on European businesses driven by environmental trends, particularly in the clean technology and climate technology sectors. Ambienta prioritizes ESG investments, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible investing.

Francesco Anichini

ESG Associate

Stefano Bacci Ph.D

Partner and ESG Manager

Giancarlo Beraudo

Partner, Private Equity

Francesco Cavallo

Senior Investment Analyst, Deputy PM on EMC and Partner, Ambienta X

Andrea Florio

Investment Manager, Private Equity

Manuel Galitschke

Senior Operating Director, Private Equity

Daniele Gatti

CFO and Partner

Hans Haderer

Partner, Private Equity

Massimiliano Lecchi

Principal, Private Equity

Linus Lenhard

Partner, Private Equity Division

Konstantin Leu

Principal, Private Equity

Francesco Lodrini

Partner, Private Equity

Robert Moore

COO and Partner, Ambienta X

Matthew Norrington

Partner, Private Equity

Fabio Ranghino

Partner and Head of Strategy and Sustainability

Mauro Roversi

Chief Investment Officer and Founding Partner, Private Equity

Nishan Srinivasan

Partner and Head of Origination of Ambienta Credit

Andrea Venturini

Principal, Private Equity

Gwenaelle Le Ho Daguzan

Partner, Private Equity

39 past transactions

Mercuri Angelo Frindes

Acquisition in 2025
Mercuri Angelo Frindes is a manufacturer specializing in industrial refrigeration systems. The company caters to diverse sectors including food processing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and ice-skating rinks. Its product portfolio comprises liquid coolers (chillers), air treatment units, cold storage cells, and comprehensive turnkey systems. These systems utilize both natural and synthetic refrigerants, and are equipped with advanced features like remote assistance and scheduled maintenance, ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and minimal operational downtime. The company also offers expert consulting services to support its clients' refrigeration needs.

Officine Maccaferri

Private Equity Round in 2024
Officine Maccaferri is a multinational construction company that specializes in the design, supply, and construction of complex civil engineering systems. The company serves various sectors, including oil, defense, transportation, urban infrastructure, and agribusiness. Maccaferri's expertise encompasses tunneling, drainage of structures, hydraulic works, soil reinforcement, and fencing and wire services. By offering versatile and cost-effective solutions, the company aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining a focus on environmentally sound practices.

Officine Maccaferri

Acquisition in 2024
Officine Maccaferri is a multinational construction company that specializes in the design, supply, and construction of complex civil engineering systems. The company serves various sectors, including oil, defense, transportation, urban infrastructure, and agribusiness. Maccaferri's expertise encompasses tunneling, drainage of structures, hydraulic works, soil reinforcement, and fencing and wire services. By offering versatile and cost-effective solutions, the company aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining a focus on environmentally sound practices.

Frigoveneta

Acquisition in 2024
Frigoveneta is a specialized provider of industrial refrigeration systems, focusing on design and implementation for large-scale retail trade and cold logistics sectors. The company manufactures centralized refrigeration systems, including refrigerating units, chillers, and machines tailored to diverse food industry applications. Frigoveneta promotes energy-efficient and eco-friendly refrigeration solutions to minimize environmental impact.

The Rent Company

Acquisition in 2024
The Rent Company is a Netherlands-based provider of rental ICT hardware and related services, offering computers, tablets, and notebooks on a rental basis. It serves schools and students by providing access to laptops with service packages that include insurance and repairs, enabling teachers and students to use digital education tools with reduced concerns about device maintenance. The company emphasizes flexible rental and purchase options with ongoing support to improve educational access and performance.

Spaggiari Group Parma

Acquisition in 2023
Spaggiari Group Parma specializes in the development of software solutions aimed at the digitization and dematerialization of educational activities. The company fosters daily interactions between local authorities, schools, and various organizations, facilitating the management of essential services such as transportation, canteens, and school-work programs. Their web platforms are designed to enhance communication, learning, and participation within educational environments, ensuring that teaching activities are organized in an efficient and sustainable manner. By leveraging modern technology, Spaggiari Group Parma aims to promote a more collaborative approach to education while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Previero

Acquisition in 2023
Previero is a manufacturer specializing in machinery and recycling plants tailored for the mechanical industry. The company provides a comprehensive range of equipment designed for the grinding of plastic, natural rubber, and synthetic rubber. Additionally, Previero focuses on the treatment of various materials, including copper wires, tires, and post-consumer packaging. Their machinery is also aimed at recycling post-consumer plastics and managing waste generated from industrial, agricultural, or municipal sources, thereby facilitating efficient and effective material processing.

LASSIG

Acquisition in 2022
LASSIG GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Babenhausen, Germany, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling a wide array of products for babies, children, and parents. The company offers an extensive selection of baby clothing, including hoodies, kimonos, jumpsuits, and bathrobes, as well as essential baby accessories like blankets, bibs, and toys. For children, LASSIG provides various backpacks, bags, dishes, and luggage, along with home storage solutions. The company also focuses on products for parents, featuring a diverse line of diaper bags and related accessories. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, LASSIG aims to meet the needs of families with practical and stylish solutions.

The Cap Vert Development Group

Acquisition in 2022
The Cap Vert Development Group offers landscape gardening, pruning services, watering, fountain works and maintenance of parks and gardens.

Caprari

Private Equity Round in 2021
Caprari designs, manufactures, and distributes centrifugal pumps, motors, and related equipment for the integrated water cycle. The company produces motors and electric pumps for residential, industrial, agricultural, and water treatment applications, including submersible, vertical line, surface, centrifugal, and sewage pumps, supporting extraction and distribution of fresh water.

Collingwood Lighting

Acquisition in 2021
Collingwood Lighting Ltd. is a prominent designer and manufacturer of LED lighting products based in Northampton, United Kingdom. Established in 1961 and formerly known as Collingwood VLM Limited, the company specializes in a diverse range of interior and exterior luminaires for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications. Its extensive product portfolio includes downlights, wall lights, ground lights, spike lights, strip lights, bollard lights, and emergency lighting solutions, catering to various settings such as homes, restaurants, hotels, gardens, and public spaces. Collingwood Lighting is committed to providing energy-efficient lighting options and serves its customers through a mobile showroom and dedicated sales team, focusing on both professional refurbishments and new-build markets in the UK and France.

Namirial

Acquisition in 2020
Namirial is a developer of digital transaction management software that facilitates the complete digital transformation of business processes for private sector companies and public administration organizations. The company's platform encompasses a range of services, including identity management, electronic signatures, certified communication, document management, electronic invoicing, and cybersecurity. By integrating these solutions, Namirial enables organizations to efficiently manage and execute both internal and external document-centric transactions in a fully digital environment, enhancing operational efficiency and security.

Nactis Flavours

Acquisition in 2020
Nactis Flavours SAS is a French company specializing in the production of flavors, aromatic raw materials, and functional ingredients. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Bondoufle, France, the company caters to a diverse range of applications, including meat products, sauces, dairy, confectionery, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Nactis Flavours serves both large industrial operators in the food and pharmaceutical sectors and smaller food producers and catering services. Its products are marketed through sales agents and distributed across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Maghreb region. The company has production facilities and research and development centers in France, along with commercial subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Poland, and Tunisia. Nactis Flavours operates as a subsidiary of AromataGroup S.r.l.

Phoenix International

Acquisition in 2019
Phoenix International, established in 1972 in Paderno Franciacorta, Italy, specializes in the aluminum extrusion sector. Founded by a group of young entrepreneurs, the company aimed to create an independent and innovative manufacturing operation with significant growth potential. It later relocated to Verdello, Bergamo, where it expanded its organization until the late 1990s. Between 2000 and 2008, Phoenix International grew through the acquisition of competing firms and workshops, enhancing its capabilities in die production and aluminum profile extrusion. The company manufactures a variety of dies and equipment, including portholes, dummy blocks, re-bushed containers, holders, and shears, serving diverse sectors such as building, industrial, mechanics, pneumatics, and transport. In February 2016, ownership transitioned from the original founders and shareholders to a prominent private equity fund, reflecting a strategic move to align with future international market dynamics.

iMAGE S

Acquisition in 2019
iMAGE S is a distributor of machine vision and imaging products, catering to various industries including automotive, food, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, packaging, and energy. The company provides a diverse range of products such as lighting systems, optics, cameras, 3D systems, frame grabbers, and hyper-spectral systems. In addition to its product offerings, iMAGE S also supports its clients through seminars, workshops, training courses, and technical assistance, ensuring that customers receive the appropriate equipment and services tailored to their specific applications.

AromataGroup

Acquisition in 2018
AromataGroup is a prominent player in the flavours, plant and herb extracts, and colours sectors for the food and beverage industry, as well as cosmetics and nutraceuticals. The company specializes in producing natural flavours, food colours, and aromatic ingredients that enhance the taste and appeal of various finished products. AromataGroup is recognized for its ability to meet demanding client requirements through creativity, expertise, and flexibility. With a diverse portfolio that includes multiple business units operating in synergy, the company is committed to providing innovative products and unique solutions tailored to different market segments. AromataGroup's extensive experience and responsiveness allow it to adapt like a small to medium-sized enterprise while delivering high-quality offerings that support clients in their transition towards organic, eco-sustainable, and health-focused products.

Nactarome

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nactarome are manufacturer and producer of natural food flavoring components, colours, and ingredients sector.

Pibiplast

Private Equity Round in 2018
Pibiplast, established in 1954, is a prominent manufacturer of primary plastic packaging for the cosmetics and skincare industries. The company is well-known for its extensive range of standard products, including bottles, tubes, and containers, as well as its capability to develop customized packaging solutions. Operating four plants in northern Italy, Pibiplast emphasizes sustainability by replacing non-recyclable plastics with recyclable alternatives and incorporating bioplastics and recycled materials into its production processes. As a trusted partner to leading international cosmetics brands, Pibiplast is recognized for its commitment to quality, which is upheld through regular certifications and compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards. The company’s expertise encompasses the design, production, decoration, and sale of packaging containers and accessories using food-grade thermoplastic materials.

Restiani

Acquisition in 2017
Restiani SpA, founded in 1937 and based in Alessandria, Italy, specializes in the distribution of oil and petroleum products, including liquid and gaseous fuels, lubricants, and mineral oils. In addition to its distribution activities, Restiani offers energy-efficient heating systems and maintenance services tailored for residential customers. The company focuses on reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels through energy auditing of buildings and the design, construction, and maintenance of energy-efficient systems, all aimed at minimizing environmental impact.

Safim

Venture Round in 2017
Safim SPA, established in 1977 and located in Modena, Italy, specializes in the manufacture and sale of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic components primarily for agricultural, off-highway, and material handling vehicles. The company produces a range of products, including hydraulic power brake valves, master cylinders, park brake levers, and various trailer components. Known for its commitment to quality and customer-centric solutions, Safim employs an experienced engineering team that collaborates closely with clients to develop tailored products and modifications that meet specific requirements. This focus on understanding customer needs allows Safim to maintain flexibility in its offerings while ensuring high standards of performance and reliability in its braking systems.

Calucem

Acquisition in 2016
Calucem GmbH is a manufacturer and exporter of calcium aluminate cements, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Singapore, as well as a production facility in Pula, Croatia. Established in 2006, the company specializes in a range of calcium aluminate cements tailored for various applications, including low purity cements for refractory use, quick-setting and fast-hardening variants for road construction and mining repairs, and white cements for building chemistry formulators. Calucem's products cater to diverse sectors, including construction, wastewater treatment, and corrosion resistance, emphasizing their role in flooring, mortars, pipe aggregates, and coatings. The company's focus on research and development enhances its capability to provide innovative solutions in the cement industry.

SF Filter AG

Acquisition in 2016
SF Filter AG distributes mobile and industrial filters used for oil, air, fuel, hydraulic, gas, pneumatic, liquid, de-dusting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.

Mikrotron

Acquisition in 2016
Mikrotron specializes in high-speed imaging solutions tailored for various demanding applications across industries such as engineering, science, and sports. The company is involved in the design, production, distribution, and rental of high-speed cameras, along with image recording systems, software, and image processing components. Known for manufacturing compact and durable high-speed cameras, Mikrotron serves as a key provider in Germany, catering to clients that require reliable imaging technology for intricate tasks.

SF Filter AG

Private Equity Round in 2016
SF Filter AG distributes mobile and industrial filters used for oil, air, fuel, hydraulic, gas, pneumatic, liquid, de-dusting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.

Oskar Nolte

Funding Round in 2015
Oskar Nolte, established in 1959, specializes in the manufacturing of wood coating and lacquer systems, primarily serving the furniture industry. Initially providing a broad range of products, the company shifted its focus in the early 1990s to cater exclusively to large industrial manufacturers of engineered wood boards, such as MDF, HDF, and particle board. This strategic pivot allowed Oskar Nolte to concentrate on developing water-based coating systems and radiation-curing materials that are both economically advantageous and environmentally friendly. The company’s solvent-free liquid coating systems offer superior performance compared to traditional solvent-based options, enabling clients in the furniture and interior door sectors to optimize their manufacturing processes and minimize waste.

IPC

Acquisition in 2014
IPC is a manufacturer of machines and equipment for the professional cleaning sector. The company has a full offering including scrubber-dryers, professional vacuum cleaners, high pressure washers and equipment.

Tattile

Acquisition in 2012
Tattile, based in Mairano, Italy, specializes in designing and manufacturing embedded vision systems and advanced electronic solutions for various industries since 1988. The company's Industrial Division provides a range of products including digital cameras, smart cameras, analyzers, software, and accessories for industrial imaging applications, serving fields such as pharmaceuticals, packaging, mechanical, automotive, and electronics production. Tattile's Traffic Division focuses on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), offering solutions for speed enforcement, red-light enforcement, automatic number-plate reading, tolling, access control, traffic analysis, surveillance, and data communication. The Railway Division develops innovative systems for passenger information, security, and entertainment in railway transportation, adhering to high standards of modularity, flexibility, reliability, availability, and ease of integration.

Lakesight Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2012
Lakesight Technologies Holding GmbH is a holding company that specializes in machine vision systems, incorporating various synergistic subsidiaries that enhance sales channels and resource management. The company develops and manufactures a diverse range of machine vision products, including smart cameras, area scan cameras, line scan cameras, and vision controllers tailored for industrial applications. Additionally, Lakesight produces high-speed cameras designed for both industrial and scientific uses, as well as other high-performance applications. Its offerings enable optical sensing capabilities that facilitate real-time image reception and interpretation, supporting automation in industrial processes and applications such as automatic number plate recognition.

FoundOcean

Private Equity Round in 2012
FoundOcean Ltd. is an offshore engineering and grouting contractor that specializes in subsea and offshore grouting services for the oil and gas construction and renewable energy sectors. Operating both in the United Kingdom and internationally, the company provides installation services for near-shore and offshore structures. In addition, FoundOcean offers life extension and rehabilitation services, which include span correction, pipeline rehabilitation, and jacket strengthening. Through these services, the company enables its clients to maintain the quality and safety of their assets in the challenging offshore environment.

Tower Light

Acquisition in 2012
Tower Light is a manufacturer specializing in mobile lighting towers, offering the world's largest range of such products. The company designs and produces lighting solutions in various sizes and power requirements, including options with low energy consumption and LED lamps. Tower Light operates on an international scale, catering to diverse markets by providing efficient and innovative lighting solutions tailored to various applications.

Amplio Group

Venture Round in 2011
Amplio Group is an entrepreneurial holding company dedicated to acquiring and developing high-growth potential businesses. Operating at the smaller end of the market, Amplio targets initial platform acquisitions that serve as a foundation for growth. The company enhances these businesses by providing essential capital, strong management expertise, and access to a wide-ranging international network. Founded in 2008 and based in Bologna, Italy, Amplio Group has a specific focus on sectors such as alternative fuels, filtration, recycling, and environmental services. Through its strategic approach, Amplio aims to foster innovation and drive sustainable development within its portfolio companies.

Envirogen Group

Funding Round in 2011
Envirogen Group is a international provider of environmental technology and process. At the Envirogen Group of companies, our vision is straightforward – to be industry leading water, air and process solution providers using sophisticated technology backed by expertise and service. It is our overriding goal to offer our clients total solutions that deliver consistently reliable performance at the best lifecycle cost for the systems and services that we provide.

MBA Polymers

Venture Round in 2011
MBA Polymers, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in post-consumer recycled plastics derived from end-of-life durable goods, such as automobiles, electronics, and appliances. Founded in 1992 and based in Hackensack, New Jersey, the company operates advanced recycling facilities in Kematen/Ybbs, Austria, and Guangzhou, China. It is recognized as a leader in the recovery of high-value engineering plastics, including acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, high impact polystyrene, and various polypropylene blends. MBA Polymers focuses on sustainability by providing recycled materials for a range of applications, including consumer products, building materials, and automotive components, while also aiming to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions in the recycling process.

Ravelli Group

Acquisition in 2010
Ravelli is one of the world's leading manufacturers of stoves, fireplaces, boilers and kitchens powered by renewable sources such as pellets and firewood. With over 20 years of experience as a leader in the sector, Ravelli has successfully transformed a family-run business into a model of managerial organization supported by an institutional financial investor. Ravelli exports "Made in Italy" to more than 40 countries with a strong presence in Europe, through a wide network of agents and distributors, and with a branch in the United States and one in France. The Ravelli development program aims at further consolidating its position and expanding its sector market, through major investments in Research and Development. Thanks to the attention in design and cutting-edge technology, Ravelli offers a wide range of products of excellence in terms of energy efficiency and quality. Last but not least, the attention that Ravelli reserves to the after-sales service aims to guarantee the complete satisfaction of its customers.

ICQ Holding

Private Equity Round in 2010
ICQ Holding is an Italian company focused on the production and development of renewable energy solutions. It specializes in generating electricity from diverse sources, including wind, hydroelectric, biogas, and biomass. The company is involved in the entire lifecycle of energy projects, encompassing the production, development, construction, and operation of energy plants, both for its own use and for third parties. Additionally, ICQ Holding offers innovative solutions for cogeneration of electricity and thermal energy, utilizing both conventional and non-conventional fuels, such as biofuels. The company also emphasizes energy efficiency, implementing projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and recovering heat loss through advanced lighting and thermal management systems.

Spig S.p.A.

Private Equity Round in 2010
SPIG S.p.A. is an Italian company specializing in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of cooling systems suitable for various applications, including thermal power plants, petroleum refineries, petrochemical industries, and food industries. Established in 1936 and headquartered in Arona, Italy, the company offers a diverse range of cooling solutions such as natural draft and fan-assisted cooling towers, air-cooled condensers, and heat exchangers. In addition to cooling systems, SPIG S.p.A. provides auxiliary equipment like pumps, piping, and filters, along with on-site assistance, inspection, maintenance, and staff training services. The company serves a global customer base through an extensive network of agents across Europe, the United States, South America, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. SPIG S.p.A. operates production facilities in Brazil and India and maintains warehouses in Italy, further enhancing its capacity to meet international demand. As of 2016, it functions as a subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.

ICQ Holding

Private Equity Round in 2008
ICQ Holding is an Italian company focused on the production and development of renewable energy solutions. It specializes in generating electricity from diverse sources, including wind, hydroelectric, biogas, and biomass. The company is involved in the entire lifecycle of energy projects, encompassing the production, development, construction, and operation of energy plants, both for its own use and for third parties. Additionally, ICQ Holding offers innovative solutions for cogeneration of electricity and thermal energy, utilizing both conventional and non-conventional fuels, such as biofuels. The company also emphasizes energy efficiency, implementing projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and recovering heat loss through advanced lighting and thermal management systems.

Italia Pellets

Series A in 2008
ITALIA PELLETS designs and oversees the construction of machinery and complete plants for the recovery and treatment of waste coming from the industrial cycles, both from the typical municipal solid waste. They produce and distribute wood pellets from biomass for fueling bakeries, pizzeries, and other commercial retailers.

Italiana Pellets

Acquisition in 2008
Italiana Pellets is a manufacturer specializing in the production of wood pellets, a type of solid biofuel derived from dried and pressed woody biomass. The company focuses on creating renewable energy sources by converting wood biomass into solid fuels that are utilized for generating energy and heat. Through its operations, Italiana Pellets contributes to the promotion of sustainable energy solutions while addressing the growing demand for eco-friendly fuel alternatives.
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